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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A dispute over a gaushala at Zambaulim has snowballed into a major controversy after the Dhyan Foundation alleged that temporary shelters housing rescued cattle were demolished during the night, leaving several cows injured and many others running into the nearby forest. Police have registered an FIR following a complaint by the organisation, while the temple Devasthan has categorically denied any involvement in the incident. The controversy traces its origins to the relocation of around 300 rescued cattle to a newly developed gaushala in Zambaulim. The Dhyan Foundation maintains that the cattle were shifted only after securing a…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Pratik P. Naik Borkar, Komal Kothari, Priyansh Sawant Dessai and Saachi Sinai Kenkre emerged as the standout performers by winning two titles each at the All Goa Open Under 11 and Under 13 Badminton Tournament held at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim. Organised by the Salcete Badminton Club under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association and powered by Model Margao, the tournament showcased the state’s rising badminton talent through a series of competitive matches. Saachi Sinai Kenkre enjoyed an impressive campaign by winning the Girls’ Singles Under 11 title before teaming up with Yashika…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Youth leader Prabhav Naik has condemned the defacement of the historic Lohia Maidan in Margao, describing the graffiti on the monument as an act of vandalism and a serious insult to one of Goa’s most significant heritage sites. Reacting to the graffiti, reportedly painted on the backdrop wall and stage skirting during the night of July 19, Naik demanded an immediate investigation and strict action against those responsible. He said the culprits must be identified and prosecuted to prevent similar incidents at heritage monuments. Naik alleged that the incident reflects the administration’s failure to protect and preserve…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired an inter-departmental alignment meeting at Mantralaya to accelerate the implementation of the Goa Sustainable Agriculture Action Plan (GSAAP) 2025 under the CM-Krishi SAMPARK Goa (Sustainable Agriculture Market Partnership for Access, Reach & Knowledge) initiative. The meeting focused on advancing the state’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swayampurna Goa, and the Goa State Amrit Kaal Agriculture Policy 2025 through better coordination among government departments and implementing agencies. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed all departments to work in close coordination with implementing agencies and support partners to ensure the timely…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has said that the Goa government’s decision to expand the healthcare workforce marks another major step towards strengthening the state’s “Goa Model of Healthcare.” Welcoming the Cabinet’s approval, Rane said the government has cleared the appointment of physiotherapists, medical imaging technicians, optometrists and anaesthesia technicians, while also approving a revision in the remuneration of staff serving in the Cardiology Department. He said the decisions reaffirm the government’s commitment to delivering accessible, affordable and quality healthcare while empowering healthcare professionals serving the people of Goa. “Every step towards strengthening our healthcare workforce is an…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The deteriorating condition of the roof at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, has sparked serious safety concerns, with rusted roofing sheets and support channels posing a potential hazard to the public, especially during the ongoing monsoon season. The roof above Gate No. 8 is reported to be in particularly poor condition, with several metal sheets visibly rusted, damaged and partially broken. Residents have expressed concern that strong winds could dislodge the ageing sheets, endangering pedestrians and motorists using the adjoining road. Locals have questioned whether the authorities were aware of the deteriorating condition and urged immediate intervention before any…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: Following the third fatal accident on a stretch of National Highway 66 (NH66) in the last three months, residents of Cuncolim, led by former bureaucrat Elvis Gomes, have demanded that police initiate criminal action against officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Public Works Department (PWD), alleging that engineering flaws are responsible for the recurring deaths. The demand comes in the wake of the death of a retired Cuncolim Municipal Council employee, who was fatally hit by a tanker while cycling near Demani on NH66. In a representation submitted to the Police Inspector…